Jumps racing returns to Newbury on Thursday with a typically strong card featuring competitive Pertemps qualifying, all broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing.
2.52 Newbury – Monmiral & Major Fortune meet in qualifying
2024 Pertemps Winner Montmiral He returns with defense of his title in mind as he heads a five-runner field. Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (2.52) Under Harry Cobden.
Paul Nicholls’ runner, part-owned by Sir Alex Ferguson, set the standard here, following up his success at the Cheltenham Festival with another good effort to finish fifth at Aintree.
main luck He arrived in good form with a successful sixth hurdle at Newton Abbot last week, but he will need to improve as he goes into class carrying a seven-pound penalty.
Ben Paulings Henry’s friend He returned to hurdling after being successful in the Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase last season. Emitome There are almost eight lengths you can find with Monmiral at the festival in March. David Pipe’s american sniper Complete the fields.
Elsewhere in Newbury destroy the evidence and collector’s item Discover exciting updates BetVictor’s Weekend Winners Beginner’s Limited Handicap Track (1.40); While the Skeltons sent out an impressive Market Rasen winner. listen to your heart at CSP Mares’ Beginner Obstacle (2.17).
3.10 Southwell – Progressive Pairs Race The Wind & Lady Of Spain Clash
Fresh off a trip to Del Mar where Rebel’s Romance won the Breeders’ Cup, trainer Charlie Appleby saddles the exciting filly. Race the Wind for her handicap debut Strengthen Acca in the BetMGM Fillies handicap (3.10).
A half-sister to several winners including Australian Cup star Cascadian, the Too Darn Hot mare built on her debut effort to win at Newmarket before claiming victory at Wolverhampton in January.
Roger Varian’s Lady of Spain She is unbeaten after scoring in both starts for Wolves and the latter effort marks an exciting prospect for manager James Doyle on his handicap debut.
magic dream Although he has fallen below market expectations in his last two starts, a move to handicapping may be appreciated. On the other hand, Eve Johnson Houghton’s well-informed mare. Lady of Arabia Complete the shortlist.
4.30 Newcastle – Useful sprinter Muker & True Promise headlines
At Newcastle, trained by Kevin Ryan. true promise Looks to build on Southwell’s recent win. BetUK £30 (4.30) free bet including handicap.
Nigel Tinkler’s muker Despite not winning, they continue to run with credibility and a repeat of their recent second-place finish at Newcastle will see them move closer in this lower tier.
The remaining selection appears to be Karl Burke’s. I’m looking for Linda There’s a guy asking for 7 pounds in class with Sam Fielden.
Elsewhere, Roger Varian gave the Frankel colt his first start. Yaa MinHalf-brother of Group 2 winner wonderful moonat BetMGM: Showtime Novice Stakes (3.20).
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